My Heart and My Flesh (Masterplots II: American Fiction Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Elizabeth Madox Roberts
- First Published: 1927
- Type of Plot: Poetic realism
- Time of Work: The early twentieth century
- Setting: Anneville, Kentucky
- Principal Characters: Theodosia Bell, Horace Bell, Anthony Bell, Americy Froman, Lethe Ross, Stiggins, Conway Brooke, Albert Stiles, Frank Railey, Caleb Burns
- Genres: Long fiction, Regional fiction
- Subjects: Self-discovery, Twentieth century, Alienation, Guilt, Class consciousness, Brothers and sisters, Spiritual life or spirituality, Life and death, Kentucky, Violins or violinists
- Locales: Kentucky, Anneville, KY
The Novel
The novel’s title refers to the cry of the psalmist, “My heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.” My Heart and My Flesh follows the story of Theodosia Bell in her journey toward self-discovery and fulfillment as she grows from childhood to adulthood in the fictional Kentucky town of Anneville. The trials through which she passes and the tragedies that befall her, leading to her final recovery and spiritual rebirth, form the core of the novel.
The first significant event that Theodosia must endure is the shattering of her complacent...
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